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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.23, 10,157.06 and 4,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.23, 10,157.06 and 4,706.55 is: 6,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.23 : 10,157.06 = 4,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.23/10,157.06 = 4,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.23x = 10,157.06 × 4,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.23x = 47,804,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,710.74/7,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.88

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